Today’s guest is Maura Sweeney. Described as the ultimate coach and advocate, Maura Sweeney is an Author, Speaker, Podcaster, World Traveler and Huffington Post blogger.  Both her podcast and her mantra is: “Living Happy – Inside Out.” You could also call her a Happiness Coach!

A former corporate manager, business owner and home schooling mom, Maura stepped out of her comfort zone to pursue a lifestyle career and invites others to join her along the way. Maura’s story of learning how to dance at midlife launched her Art of Happiness book series and the beginning of fun, ironic and sometimes profound inspiration.

Featured in media outlets like Match.com, Midlife Boulevard and Britain’s BBC, Maura can be seen everywhere from around the block to around the globe looking for great people, great stories and good news to share. When not speaking about leadership, influence and stepping out of comfort zones, she is probably finding another reason to laugh.

Learn more about Maura at www.Maura4u.com.  You can even drop her a line at Maura@Maura4u.com, tell her you heard this episode on Consciously Speaking, and let her know which of The Art of Happiness series you would like. She’ll send you a FREE pdf of one of the following six titles: Comfort Zones, Influence, Competition, Judgment, Values or Nonsense.

Don’t miss Michael being interviewed on Accentuate the Positive Radio this week by KAren Swain. You can hear him talking about everything from his days as a knight in shining armor to his upcoming book The Art of Forgetting.

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